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Introduction to Linux - A Hands on Guide

This guide was created as an overview of the Linux Operating System, geared toward new users as an exploration tour and getting started guide, with exercises at the end of each chapter.
For more advanced trainees it can be a desktop reference, and a collection of the base knowledge needed to proceed with system and network administration. This book contains many real life examples derived from the author's experience as a Linux system and network administrator, trainer and consultant. They hope these examples will help you to get a better understanding of the Linux system and that you feel encouraged to try out things on your own.

I've performed full installation of Slack 11, without the KDE 3.4.4. The kernel installed then was 2.4.33. Later I installed KDE 3.5.6. Also, I've installed the packages on /extra/linux-2.6.17 and compiled the new kernel only once (and it worked like a charm!). Now I'm into fine tuning this box so it screams. Sure I don't need all the installed packages which, I know, I can easily remove with pkgtool.

As to fine tuning, I'd like some help fixing bugs. Below is dmesg output:

Y1: I was really looking for more generic tips for the finetuning and was hoping you guys saw something I missed. Thanks for the tip as to better formulate my question. I was in a hurry when posted the thread and I apologize for the inconvinience!